Great resource Thank You Betsy!

 

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Betsy
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:03 PM
To: 'The Learning Disabilities Discussion List'
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 2506] Re: Question

 

Shannie,  Check out this website for a good program based on the
Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach. This is the best price I have
seen for this program. It is appropriate for adults as well.  Patterns
for Success in Reading and Spelling by Nancy C. Redding and Marcia K.
Henry.
http://rlac.com/store/Patterns-for-Success-in-Reading-and-Spelling.html

 

Betsy Gauss

 

 

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From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Shoshanah
Dean Hilmer
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:44 AM
To: The Learning Disabilities Discussion List
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 2499] Question

 

I want to pose a question to the literacy professionals on the list that
needs some background information first.  In the past, when a student
came into our center needing decoding skills, and their comprehension
skills were good, I'd place them in a basic word study class using, for
example, the Wilson Reading System.  Even if a student's reading ability
was at an upper intermediate level, I'd start her on 1.3 in Wilson or at
the beginning (if her comprehension was excellent and her main issue was
picking apart unknown words/spelling).  This has worked very well for my
program.  Students have been happy with their placement.  However, now
we find ourselves in a position where we need to show quick gains on the
TABE.  We need a 2 grade level jump ASAP to get some funding.  What is
your advice for materials to use for students who read between 2nd grade
and a 5th grade level?  Would you still start them at Wilson 1.3 or at
the beginning?  My problem is adults have what I call "swiss cheese
gaps".  They have some skills and not other foundational knowledge.
Every student's prior knowledge is different.  I feel like I "spin my
wheels" just trying to find out where the gaps are.  However, I don't
have time to waste starting everyone from basically the beginning if
that's not the best plan.
 
Thank you,
Shannie
 


 

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